The world's first supersonic car, which can run at 1,609kmph (1,000mph), has finally taken shape. The cockpit of Bloodhound SSC, the most advanced fusion of space, aeronautical and Formula 1 engineering ever attempted, was unveiled on Friday in Bristol. The state-of-the-art carbon fibre monocoque has been tailored to the needs of driver Andy Green as the car aims to set the fastest land speed record in history in the South African desert in 2015 and 2016. Hand crafted using five di .. The roof of the cockpit has been designed to create a series of shockwaves that will channel the air into the Eurojet EJ200 jet engine. If supersonic air reaches the jet engine fan blades, the airflow will break down and the engine will 'choke'.
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